Cylinder head — removal from the engine on the work bench (Peugeot 305)

1. Support the engine with wooden blocks and then gradually loosen the 10 cylinder head bolts in the reverse order of tightening (see section 35). As the bolts are loosened, the rocker arm will gradually lift the head due to the pressure of the valve springs and cams. Remove the bolts and nuts.

2. Remove the rocker mechanism from the cylinder head.

3. Remove the cylinder head from the block. If it doesn't move, you can insert 2 rods into the holes for the head bolts and try to rock it. Do not tap the head or attempt to pry it with any tool, as this may damage the sealing surfaces. Remove the cylinder head gasket.

4. If you are not going to disassemble the engine further, you should install metal strips on the cylinder block to hold the liners in place. The strips are attached to the block with bolts inserted into the holes for the cylinder head bolts. You can make them yourself, but before installing them on the block, you need to clean their edges so as not to scratch the contact surface of the block.

[Information copied from the resource: peugeotbook]